Nepal is home to unlimited trekking routes. There are trails which take you to the base camp of mountains. It requires more than 7 days of vacation. For example, Everest Base Camp Trek has 14 days normal itinerary. However, everyone might not have long holidays. They have the will to trek but not the time. What is the solution? The best solution is short teahouse trekking routes. Do short trekking routes offer the chance to witness mountains? Yes, Nepal’s short teahouse trekking routes are diverse and beautiful. Get to know about the top 3 teahouse treks in Nepal.
Many of my friends asked me about the possibility of short teahouse trekking in Nepal. They want to do activities but have a week’s holiday. Therefore, I have prepared this blog. I hope it will help.
Top 3 Teahouse Treks in Nepal Himalayas
- Ghandruk Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
- Everest Panorama View Trek
- Langtang Valley Glacier Trek
Ghandruk Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Annapurna region of Nepal is diverse and beautiful. The major trekking route of the region is Annapurna Base Camp Trek after Round Trek. Moreover, the region hosts the highest number of trekkers every year. Among the many short trekking routes of the region, Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek is the best.
Trekkers reach the top of Poon Hill (3210 m). This vantage point offers breathtaking scenery of the Annapurna Mountain range. For example, Annapurna (8,091 m) I, II, South, Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Dhaulagiri ( 8,167), Gangapurna (7,455 m), Himchuli (7,893 m), etc. are a few mountains seen from the top. The itinerary of the trek is similar to Annapurna Base Camp Trek. However, trekkers follow the route up until Ghorepani. You can add various side trips too.
Outline Itinerary
1st Day: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport
2nd Day: Fly to Pokhara; Drive to Ulleri
3rd Day: Trek to Ghorepani
4th Day: Poon Hill Hiking for Sunrise; Trek to Ulleri
5th Day: Drive to Pokhara; Sightseeing
6th Day: Departure to Kathmandu
7th Day: Final Departure
Highlights
- Sunrise or Sunset Experience at Poon Hill (3210 m)
- Green Lush Forests & Water Resources
- Multi-ethnic Villages
- Pokhara City Sightseeing
- Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail
- Over 2 dozen of Mountain Vista
Quick Facts
Highest Altitude: 3210 m
Number of Days: 5-7 Days
Weather & Climate: Moderate
Best Season: Throughout the Year
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $600 – $800 per person
Everest Panorama View Trek
Nepal Everest region is home of Sherpa and the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest. Moreover, the place has 4 top 10 mountains in the world. It is the place to visit for mountain wilderness. However, it requires an itinerary of more than 10 days to explore either base camp or any high passes. The risk of altitude sickness is another hurdle.
In order to enjoy Everest within a week’s holiday, try Everest Panorama View Trek. It is an extraordinary trek to do in Nepal. Moreover, the trek takes you to Sherpa villages and the best place to view Mt. Everest in just 7 days. The final destination is Namche Bazaar. This town is the Sherpa heartland.
View Trek follows the itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek. Therefore, you will feel as if you are doing the legendary EBC Trek. Monasteries, National Park, Suspension Bridges, Mountain Vista, and Rivers make this trip memorable.
Outline Itinerary
1st Day: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport
2nd Day: Fly to Lukla; Trek to Phakding/Manjo
3rd Day: Trek to Namche Bazaar
4th Day: Hike to Everest View Hotel/Khumjung Village; Trek back to Manjo
5th Day: Trek to Lukla
6th Day: Fly to Kathmandu
7th Day: Final Departure
Highlights
- Mountain Vistas (Everest, Lhotse, Choyou, Nuptse, Thamserku, Amadablam etc.)
- Monasteries, Mani Walls, Pagodas & Sherpa Villages
- Sagarmatha National Park
- Everest View Hotel
- Namche Bazaar
- Lukla Airport (World’s Most Extreme Airport
Quick Facts
Highest Altitude: 3880 m
Number of Days: 5-7 Days
Weather & Climate: Moderately Cold
Best Season: Autumn & Spring
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $700 – $900 per person
Langtang Valley Galcier Trek
Nearby Kathmandu Valley, Langtang Valley Glacier Trek is mystical and mythical. It is one of the most popular trekking routes of Nepal. As well as, After the 2015 earthquake, the trail started to get more attention. The journey is a combination of both natural and cultural attractions.
Trekkers start to trek from Syaprubeshi and reach all the way to the top of Kyanjin Ri (4773 m). You can experience Lama/Tamang culture too. Rivers, green lush forests and mountain scenery make an entire trip splendid. Therefore, it has to be the most satisfying short teahouse trek in Nepal.
Outline Itinerary
1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu
2nd Day: Drive to Syaprubeshi
3rd Day: Trek to Lama Hotel
4th Day: Trek to Langtang Village
5th Day: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa; Hike Kyanjin Ri for Sunset
6th Day: Trek to Lama Hotel
7th Day: Trek to Syaprubeshi
Highlights
- Kyanjin Ri
- Langtang National Park
- Over 2 Dozen of Mountain Vista
- Rivers, Waterfalls & Lake
- Lama/Tamang Village
- Monasteries & Pagoda
- Nearby Kathmandu Valley
Quick Facts
Highest Altitude: 4773 m
Number of Days: 6 – 8 Days
Weather & Climate: Moderate
Best Season: Autumn & Spring
Difficulty: Easy (Beware of Landslides in some places)
Cost: $600 – $900 per person
These are the top 3 teahouse treks in Nepal. Apart from these three, Mardi Himal, Chisapani Nagarkot, Helambu, Dhampus Sarangkot, etc. are also equally famous. Contact our travel planners for more information on the top 3 teahouse treks in Nepal.